MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE COUNCIL HELD AT COUNTY HALL, NEWPORT, ISLE OF WIGHT ON WEDNESDAY, 8 DECEMBER 2004 COMMENCING AT 9.30 AM
Present :
Mrs M A Jarman
(Chairman), Mr J R Adams, Mr R R Barry, Mr A C Bartlett,
Mr J A Bowker, Mrs T M Butchers, Mr C B Chapman,
Mrs B D Clough, Mr A C Coburn,
Mr M J Cunningham, Mr J Effemey,
Mr J H Fleming, Mr E Fox, Mr C M Gauntlett,
Mr C R Hancock, Mr P G Harris, Mr J F
Howe, Mr P D Joyce, Mr G S Kendall,
Mr D J Knowles, Mr C H Lillywhite,
Mrs M J Lloyd, Mr R G Mazillius,
Mr V J Morey, Mr A J Mundy,
Mrs L J Peacey-Willcox Mr G P Price,
Mr R C Richards, Mrs S A Smart,
Mr R A Sutton, Mr A A Taylor, Mrs J White,
Mr D G Williams,
Apologies :
Mr B E Abraham, Mrs B E
Foster, Mrs D Gardiner, Miss H L Humby, Mrs B Lawson,
Mr A J Mellor, Mrs M J Miller, M Mr M O Morgan Huws,
Mrs E Oulton, Mr K Pearson, Mr H Rees, Mr I R Stephens,
Mrs J L Wareham, Mr J A M D Whittaker,
Mr D T Yates
66.
MINUTES
RESOLVED :
THAT the
Minutes of the meeting held on 24 November
2004 be confirmed.
67.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest.
68.
PUBLIC QUESTION TIME
No written or
oral questions were received.
69.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
The Chairman updated Members on
her Civic activities. A recent coffee morning had raised £800 and that she had
received the key of St Thomas’s church.
70.
POLITICAL PROPORTIONALITY
The
Council considered a report, and an additional update, submitted by the Chief
Executive with regard to the latest considerations concerning the allocation of
seats to political groups following the result of the Cowes Central by
election.
The
recommendation from the Chief Executive Officer was moved and seconded and it
was:
RESOLVED:
a) THAT
this Council approve the political distribution for Committees as set out in
Appendix A.
b) THAT
the distribution of seats across the Committees as set out in Appendix B and
that the various seats be filled in accordance with the wishes of the various
Groups.
71. LICENSING POLICY
The Council considered the report from the
Portfolio Holder for Fire, Emergency Planning and Consumer Protection, which
recommended the adoption of a Statement of Licensing Policy as required by the
Licensing Act 2003.
Whilst moving the adoption of the Policy the
Portfolio Holder also moved the following amendments to the Policy:
Last word of Paragraph 7.2 to read: “Committees”
Paragraph 8.33 to read:
“In respect of Licensing matters the “Licensing
Authority”, recognises the Isle of Wight Councils Children’s Services
Directorate together with Safer Communities Team as the Responsible Authority
in relation to the protection of children and copies of all applications will
be required to be sent to:
Head of Children and Family Services
Children’s Services Directorate
17 Fairlee Road
Newport
Isle of Wight, PO30 2EA
And
Service Manager
Safer Communities Team”
The motion as amended above seconded and following
the debate it was:
RESOLVED:
a) THAT the Statement of Licensing Policy as amended as set out
above be approved.
b)
That for the transition period 7 February to 7 November 2005, liquor
licensing functions be delegated to officers, to the maximum extent allowed by
law.
72.
PRESENTATION ON THE NIGHT TIME ECONOMY
The Service Manager, Safer
Communities and Inspector Bill Pearce, Hampshire Constabulary, presented a
video on the Night Time Economy.
Following the presentation
The Portfolio Holder for Fire, Emergency Planning and Consumer Protection
proposed the following motion for debate:
“That the Council recognises that alcohol;
·
is an important part of
life for many people, young and old;
·
provides income and jobs
to the Island;
·
causes both social and
personal problems.
and
is, therefore, committed to
·
assisting those who
choose to drink to do so responsibly, by promoting alternative activities,
through education and access to treatment where necessary;
·
supporting safe and
responsible sale of alcohol by working with businesses involved in the night
time economy and, where necessary, through enforcement action;
·
supporting the NHS and
the Police in working to reduce the negative effects of alcohol for individuals
and for the community.”
During the debate an amendment to the fifth bullet
point of the motion was agreed by the mover and seconder and included in the
original motion. Following the debate it was:
RESOLVED :
THAT the Council recognises that alcohol;
·
is an important part of
life for many people, young and old;
·
provides income and jobs
to the Island;
·
causes both social and personal
problems.
and is, therefore, committed to
·
assisting those who
choose to drink to do so responsibly, by promoting alternative activities,
through education and access to treatment where necessary;
·
supporting safe and
responsible sale of alcohol by working with the businesses involved in such
sales and particularly involved in the night time economy and, where necessary,
appropriate enforcement action;
·
supporting the NHS and
the Police in working to reduce the negative effects of alcohol for individuals
and for the community.
73.
DE-WARDING OF NETTLESTONE AND SEAVIEW PARISH COUNCIL
The Council considered a report submitted by the Chief
Executive Officer with regard to the de-warding of Nettlestone and Seaview
Parish Council.
The local member moved the motion which was seconded
and it was:
RESOLVED :
a)
THAT the request from
Nettlestone and Seaview Parish Council to remove the internal wards of that
Parish Council be approved.
b)
THAT the Order to remove
the wards shall take effect from the Parish Council elections on Thursday 5 May
2005.
74.
EXECUTIVE
a)
Reports of the Portfolio Holders
i) Childrens Services
The Portfolio Holder for Childrens Services
circulated a written report, updating Members on recent meetings that she had
attended.
ii) Sustainable Development, Environment and Planning Policy
Mr Cunningham submitted a written question
on the Council’s intention concerning the National Carbon Trust’s Annual
Competition (MQ 3604). The Portfolio
Holder will reply in writing.
iii) Transport
Mr Cunningham submitted a written question
regarding Council policy concerning car parking charges (MQ3504). The Portfolio Holder gave a reply.
The Portfolio Holder circulated a written
report concerning budget allocation and car parking orders for 2005/06.
The Portfolio Holder answered a number of
oral questions concerning car parking and road maintenance priorities and
budgets.
Update by the Chairman
The Chairman expressed her sadness following
the recent death of Dick Sedgeley, previously Corporate Building Manager at
Property Services. Condolences were
sent to his family.
Congratulations were sent to The Strategic
Director of Adult and Community Services on the birth of his daughter.
The meeting closed at 11.15 am
CHAIRMAN
Appendix A
Revised Nov 2004
IWC
COMMITTEES/PANEL
READY RECKONER
|
No of Seats |
Island 1st |
Cons. |
Lab. |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
|
3 |
2 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
4 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
5 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
6 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
7 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
8 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
9 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|
10 |
5 |
3 |
1 |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
|
11 |
6 |
3 |
1 |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
|
12 |
6 |
4 |
1 |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
|
13 |
7 |
4 |
1 |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
|
|
14 |
7 |
5 |
1 |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
|
15 |
8 |
5 |
1 |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
|
16 |
9 |
5 |
1 |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
|
17 |
9 |
5 |
2 |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
|
18 |
9 |
6 |
2 |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
|
19 |
10 |
6 |
2 |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
1* |
|
20 |
10 |
6 |
2 |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
|
21 |
11 |
6 |
2 |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
|
22 |
11 |
7 |
2 |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
|
23 |
12 |
7 |
2 |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
|
24 |
13 |
7 |
2 |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
|
25 |
13 |
8 |
2 |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |
1+ |